Facts About Cobalt and Fermium
Interesting Facts
- The main source of Cobalt is as a by-product of copper and nickel metal mining.
- Cobalt metal can be obtained from other elements like Oxygen, Sulfur and Arsenic.
- It s also used in electroplating process as it exhibits anti cession properties.
- Fermium metal is highly radioactive in nature.
- Fermium is synthetically produced metal.
Sources
Found in Compounds, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Bombarding Pu-239 with Neutrons
Who Discovered
Georg Brandt
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Discovery
In 1732
In 1952
Abundance In Universe
Not Available
Abundance In Sun
~-9999 %
Abundance In Meteorites
Not Available
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Not Available
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available
Abundance In Humans
Not Available